The Advocate (Tasmania)

The Advocate is a regional newspaper serving North-West and Western Tasmania, Australia. It reaches readers across the North West Coast and West Coast, including towns like Devonport, Burnie, Ulverstone, Penguin, Wynyard, Latrobe, and Smithton. Fairfax Media publishes the newspaper from the Harris Building located in Burnie.

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Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances

2 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Andrew Brown |Jacob Shteyman

Donald Trump's tariff uncertainty has affected the growth of Australian superannuation funds. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOSMore than $16 billion was wiped from superannuation balances at the start of the year as uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs impacted Australians' net worth. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Historic pharmacy is on the move

3 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Alex Fair

Updated June 26 2025 - 11:03am, first published 10:56amUpdated June 26 2025 - 11:03am, first published 10:56am
Who should take the blame for potholes?

3 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Alex Fair

Here are your morning headlines from The Advocate. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaThis week's Burnie City Council meeting was one that was certainly full of drama.
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran

4 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Steve Holland |Andrew Mills |Parisa Hafezi

"I didn't like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal," Donald Trump said. Photo: AP PHOTOUS President Donald Trump has sharply rebuked Israel for its military response following a ceasefire deal, and accused both Israel and Iran of violating the agreement just hours after he announced it. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Election policy to ban council rates rises for a certain type of property

5 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Sean Ford

Tasmanian councils will be banned from increasing rates charges for a particular type of property if a party contesting the state election gets its way. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Councillor to move motion to remove Acknowledgement of Country at meetings

6 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Sarah Fittock

Controversial Burnie City councillor Trent Aitken has taken aim at the Acknowledgement of Country ahead of the council's June meeting. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaHe hopes to pass a motion to remove the acknowledgment at the beginning of each meeting.
Tax refund attempt sees man in court

6 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Alex Fair

Updated June 23 2025 - 11:59am, first published 11:05amUpdated June 23 2025 - 11:59am, first published 11:05am
There's nothing wacky about these weeds: Serious issue growing in region

6 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Sean Ford

The North-West has a weed problem. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaThat statement would not surprise anybody who spends much time around the magistrates courts, but it actually refers to various introduced species spread around the region. There are also concerns about what Biosecurity Tasmania describes as new and emerging weeds.
Full control: Elphinstone triumphs in takeover bid for ASX-listed company

6 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Sean Ford

North-West tycoon Dale Elphinstone's takeover bid for an ASX-listed engineering company will end in complete victory. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaThe manufacturing and investment identity has moved to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares in Melbourne-headquartered Engenco Limited.
ATO reveals some of the 'unbelievable' tax deductions people attempt

6 days ago | theadvocate.com.au | Nicki Davey

ATO assistant commissioner Rob Thomson offers advice for tax time. Picture suppliedThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed some of the 'wild' work-related expense tax claims people have tried to put past it, and spoiler alert: an air fryer generally won't make the cut. Subscribe now for unlimited access.